12,000 caught in Auckland and Tauranga ports virus test net
Ports scramble to meet sudden legal requirements for urgent Covid-19 testing.
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Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant to close
The closure of the Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant will go ahead.
Co-design plan unveiled for $1m Mount project
'We want to create an environment that is comfortable for everyone.'
Fewer cars but Tauranga traffic returns to pre-lockdown levels
Tauranga's traffic reprieve from during lockdown is over.
'Very difficult time': Tauranga business leaders welcome extended wage subsidy
The overall scheme would cost $1.6 billion and save about 470,000 jobs nationwide.
Civil Defence preparing for spread of Covid-19
Civil Defence BOP is not activated but there is plenty going on behind the scenes.
Blyde secures Baywide title in dying seconds
Rangiuru and Rangataua fought out a thriller in the Baywide women's final.
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Bay of Plenty reacts to postponed election announcement
The election will now be held on October 17.
Multiple injuries: Man run over by own tractor near Tauranga
The man received multiple injuries.
Jo Raphael: Lockdown is worst-case scenario - but we've got this
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Tauranga events cancelled or postponed after decision to stay at level 2
The country, excluding Auckland, will remain at alert level 2
Driver arrested after roundabout crash
Police attended the incident at 9.55pm on Sunday.
Elderly couple 'keep eyes peeled for crims'
A Tauranga couple's countless hours of giving have been rewarded.
Letters to the editor: Will ratepayers be stung with apartment settlement bill?
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
No penalties: Tauranga port workers reassured amid Covid testing rush
The port estimates 6000 people have been onsite since July 21 and will need to be tested.
Banned: Bay high school stops students bringing phones to school
Te Puke High School banned students from bringing cellphones to school on August 10
Dawn Picken: Don't let the virus deniers damage us
COMMENT: Outliers are busy poking holes in the fabric of our five-million strong team.
Inspired by Greta: Bay's Generation Z working to change world
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Port of Tauranga checks: Up to 6000 people face mandatory Covid tests
Anyone who visited the Port since 11.59pm on July 21 has to get tested for Covid-19.
Bay of Plenty sporting events cancelled this weekend
A number of sports events have cancelled around the Bay of Plenty due to Covid-19.
'There will be casualities': Tauranga accommodation providers brace for impact
"It is a lot harder to come back a second time."
'Smiling assassins': Angry mayor lashes out at councillors
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'
Big changes coming for busy Bayfair roundabout
The underpass will be no more, pedestrians will have to use an SH2 crossing temporarily.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Business leaders say staying at level 2 was a 'smart decision'
Covid-19 alert level restrictions extended for 12 days
Bay of Plenty testing stations not 'necessary' at this stage
Facilities not needed despite more than 1800 people presenting for testing in two days.
Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2
Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.